The WePod Podcasts

The Right Kind of Family is a cross-border reportage podcast series in 6 episodes co-produced by El Paìs Audio, Chora Media, 444 and Europod.

The series uncovers the rise of the Political Network for Values, a global network of conservative and far-right organisations which is orchestrating a clampdown on sexual and reproductive health rights across Europe, in the name of the so-called natural family.

Through the on-the-ground work of four reporters from Hungary, Italy and Spain, The Right Kind of Family, explores the tactics and strategies political parties linked to the Political Network for Values are putting in place from positions of power at the national, regional or municipal level.

The reporting shows how, in the name of defending an arbitrary natural order, political forces linked to the Political Network for Values are institutionalising family policies which can endanger women's autonomy in domestic contexts, limiting the access to abortion, waging a political war on transgender persons, as well as marginalising migrants.

The series combines journalistic reportage, storytelling and expert interviews and is available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This series has been produced in the context of the WePod project, funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Commission to foster cross-border journalistic partnerships.  
 

Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Global temperatures have risen to heights not seen in 125,000 years. Rivers and lakes are drying up, wildlife is visibly in trouble, invasive pests are taking over, and even the energy transition aimed at reducing emissions is placing a burden on our environment. These increasingly tangible issues in the Carpathian Basin—and the possible solutions to them—are the focus of our new six-part podcast series, Drying Plain, produced by Qubit in collaboration with the Press Freedom Foundation of Vojvodina.

The series, whose first episode will be released in one week on April 16, will shed light on the environmental changes caused by human activity in Hungary and Vojvodina, and the questions raised by the need to adapt to these changes. With the help of local residents, farmers, artists, experts, and researchers, Drying Plain will explore how human activity has transformed the lowland landscape, what challenges Vojvodinian farmers face due to climate change, how we could better defend against invasive insects, how water pollution complicates daily life in Vojvodina, and why battery factory investments in Hungary have sparked intense protests.

This co-production was supported by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union, which cannot be held responsible for them.

Would you fight for a piece of bread?

As the war in Ukraine marks its third year, "Grain de Pouvoir" takes you on a journey through six episodes. From the heart of Ukraine, through Romania, Italy, and Brussels, all the way to the markets of Egypt, this documentary podcast reveals how essential commodities like seeds, wheat, and bread have become weapons of power, playing a crucial role in both the North and the South. Discover how these resources shape conflicts, nourish nations, and influence global alliances.

Grain de Pouvoir — A six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Every day, thousands of lorries criss-cross the roads of Europe to deliver the products we consume with hardly a thought. This huge, often invisible logistics chain is essential to our daily lives.

But this crucial sector is in crisis: Europe is already short of 230,000 drivers, a figure that could rise to more than 700,000 in the years ahead.

"Truck Drivers" is the story of an indispensable profession, but also of an economic and logistical system under strain. It's a story of exploitation, fierce competition and a balance that has spiralled out of control.

Embark on a truck journey across Europe and discover the stories of those whose work connects us every day. A job that, on its own, could bring the whole of Europe to a standstill.

"Truck Drivers" is a Europod and SER Podcast co-production for the WePod project.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Sea of Rage' is the first co-production born within WePod, the European journalistic podcast project financed by the European Union led by PRISA Media in which 8 partners from 7 countries working together for 2 years will produce 24 cross-border podcasts.  

In this first co-production, Podium Podcast, in Spain, and Chora Media, in Italy, have focused on the impact that drug trafficking has on two small coastal towns in southern Europe: Barbate, in Spain and Gioia Tauro, in Italy.  

The journalists Manu Tomillo and Javi Caminero, from Podium Podcast, and the Italian journalist Francesca Berardi, from Chora Media, guide us through the streets of Barbate and Gioia Tauro to make us participate in the reality in which its inhabitants live, who, in 1941 kilometers apart, share large unemployment figures, complaints against institutions, problems associated with drug trafficking and silence. But also, the dignity of  the neighbors who fight to recover their peace and make their land a better place to live.  

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Sounds like Europe explores the rich cultural diversity of Europe through its cross-border productions. In collaboration with the University of Roma Tre, the podcast delves into projects like the WePod Project, highlighting the stories behind the co-productions. Hosted by Javi Caminero and joined by experts, each episode reveals how creativity and collaboration define the European spirit in a changing world.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

This podcast mini-series gives tips on how to manage the storytelling process from finding a story and crafting your piece to recording and editing your podcast.

The audio guide is accompanied by a PDF booklet which gives a rundown of the main themes spoken about throughout the episodes.

As part of the WePod European Podcasting project, News Decoder ran a series of podcasting workshops in secondary and higher level educational institutions across Europe. These workshops, aimed at young people between the ages of 14-25 gave us an insight into the podcasting landscape and young people’s need when approaching and understanding podcasting.

This audio guide to storytelling aims to address the gaps in confidence and knowledge that young people and professionals face when getting into podcasting and storytelling.

AI and You is a 10-episode podcast series answering the burning questions revolving around the present and future impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. This Europod series is available in 6 languages and broadcast by 3 European media partners. Podium Podcast from Prisa Media (Spain), Chora Media (Italy) and AFP Audio (France) have joined forces with Europod (Belgium) to offer a series of 10 podcasts on Artificial Intelligence as part of the Wepod project, co-funded by the European Commission

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.